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    miguelito3218 Posts: 60, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 18, 2007, 12:35 PM
    Acrylic tub repair?
    Hi there... I chipped a small corner of my acrylic tub as I as putting it in :mad: :mad: :mad: Any good products to repair it? I have the piece that chipped off and plan on gluing it back on, but you can still see the outline of the chip...


    Also, how are cpvc stub outs secured? Thanks.
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    Feb 19, 2007, 07:12 PM
    Think 'boat repair'. Any fiberglass repair kit should work. But matching the color will be tricky.
    Secure cpvc stub outs by affixing a board inside the wall and use the straps you are using to secure the cpvc in other places to firm it up.
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    iamgrowler Posts: 1,421, Reputation: 110
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    Feb 19, 2007, 08:04 PM
    A little dab of CPVC cement between the pipe and the strap (assuming you're using like material straps) wouldn't hurt.
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